212116-76-2

Basic information

• Product Name: C8 PEG2 CERAMIDE
• Synonyms: C8 PEG2 CERAMIDE;N-OCTANOYL-SPHINGOSINE-1-[SUCCINYL(METHOXY POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL) 2000];C8 PEG(2000) Ceramide;C8 PEG(5000) Ceramide
• CAS NO: 212116-76-2
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 212116-76-2.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: C8 PEG2 CERAMIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: C8 PEG2 CERAMIDE(212116-76-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: C8 PEG2 CERAMIDE(212116-76-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 212116-76-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

C8 PEG2 Ceramide, with a molecular weight of 750, is a lipid molecule that is commonly utilized in the preparation of liposomes for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies and the formulation of PEGylated lipoplexes.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
C8 PEG2 Ceramide is used as a component in the formulation of liposomes for enhancing the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of drugs. Its incorporation into liposomes aids in the encapsulation and controlled release of therapeutic agents, thereby improving their efficacy and reducing potential side effects.
Used in Biomedical Research:
C8 PEG2 Ceramide is used as a key component in the preparation of liposomes for NMR studies. These studies help researchers understand the structure, dynamics, and interactions of biological macromolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids, with potential applications in drug discovery and development.
Used in Gene Therapy:
C8 PEG2 Ceramide is used as a component in the formulation of PEGylated lipoplexes, which are complexes of lipids and genetic material (such as DNA or RNA). These lipoplexes are employed in gene therapy to facilitate the delivery of genetic material into target cells, potentially leading to the treatment of various genetic disorders and diseases.